Co-curricular Events & Activities

2023-2024 Pre-Approved List

Co-Curricular Deadlines Fall 2023

Presidential Scholars: Within 2 weeks of the event/activity (first no later than October 16, 2023, second no later than November 20, 2023

Honors Award Recipients: Within 2 weeks of the event/activity; no later than November 20, 2023.

The following events are pre-approved. Check back for new events and updates frequently! For information on the co-curricular requirements for honors scholarship recipients, click here. Contact debra.henney@mesacc.edu with any questions.

Co-Curricular Activities By Date

                    CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR FALL 2023

                    EngageMe Workshops

                    • Every other Friday, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (see dates and descriptions below)
                    • Meeting Room: LB 145
                    • Food will be offered at all events
                    • Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement
                    • Dates and Descriptions
                    • Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

                    Civic Action Hour Virtual Sessions

                    Career Services Professional Development Virtual Workshops

                    • Every Tuesday during the Fall 2023 semester Career Services offers various professional workshops to help you prepare for the professional world.
                    • Tuesdays at 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM
                    • Career Services Workshop PDF
                    • Click this Link to Participate in any of the Workshops Below
                    • Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

                    Resume Writing

                    Cover Letter Writing

                    Interviewing

                    Branding Yourself

                    Oct. 3

                    Sept. 12th

                    Sept. 19th

                    Sept. 26th

                    Oct. 31

                    Oct. 12th

                    Oct. 17th

                    Oct. 24th

                    Nov. 7th

                    Nov. 14th

                    Nov. 28th

                      The Fall of the Berlin Wall - A Social Science Lunchtime Lecture Series

                      • Tuesday, September 26th, 12:00- 1:00 pm, Room SC-11E Southern-Dobson Campus
                      • Learn about the history, economics, and politics of this pivotal event and its long-term impact on global freedom.
                      • Pizza is served for those who attend in person.
                      • Virtual Attendance is available via Zoom.
                      • Co-Curricular Type: Academic Lecture

                      Cross-Cultural Variations of the Human Mind - Psi Beta's Psychology Evening Lecture Series

                      • Wednesday, Sept. 27th, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Room SC 11E @ Southern-Dobson Campus
                      • Presented by Professor Amaranth Weiss
                      • Co-curricular Type: Academic Lecture

                      P.O.W.E.R of Math Study Skills (virtual)

                      • Date: Friday, September 29, 2023, Time: 10:00 am-11:00 am
                      • Location: Online WebEx
                      • Description: Using the method of Prepare. Organize. Work. Evaluate. Rethink, this workshop focuses on how to be successful as you study for your math class.
                      • Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

                      Band & Orchestra Concert

                      • Oct. 3, 7pm at MCC Performing Arts Center, Southern-Dobson Country.
                      • Tickets $6-8, free parking.
                      • Join us for beautiful night of music featuring student performers led by professional musicians and educators from around the valley.
                      • Learn more and buy tickets here: https://www.mesacc.edu/arts/ZBH
                      • Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

                      Pizza with The Prez

                      • Thursday, October 5th from 11:30 am- 1:30 pm, Room Mesquite 200 @ MCC RED Mountain Campus
                      • Please SIGN UP to attend using this LINK
                      • Join MCC President Dr. Tammy Robinson for Lunch and Conversation
                      • Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

                      Jazz Combo - Free Lobby Concert

                      • Oct. 5, 12pm, Performing Arts Center, MCC Southern-Dobson Campus
                      • The Free Lobby Performance Concerts are back. Enjoy an afternoon listening to Jazz Music at the Performing Arts Center.
                      • Learn more here: https://www.mesacc.edu/arts/ZBr
                      • Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

                      Keeping Motivated and Avoiding Burnout

                      • Thursday, October 5, 1:30 pm-2:30 pm, 2023
                      • Location: Thunderbird Think Tank (next to Testing Center @ Southern & Dobson)
                      • Description: Workshop Objectives: Student Achievement vs. Motivation, Motivation is on a Spectrum, Find Your Purpose, Create Moments to Reflect, and Develop Coping Skills.
                      • Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

                      Latinx Identity and Power Speaking Performance * Registration Required. Seating Limited*

                      • Thursday, October 5th, 6:00-8:00 pm, Mesa Community College Southern and Dobson Campus
                      • Register here
                      • The Office of Student Life and Leadership at Mesa Community College is proud to welcome students and community members to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month. This academic presentation delves into the historical, social, and political dimensions that have shaped the emergence and development of the Latinx identity in the United States and beyond. The lecture critically examines how Latinx individuals navigate issues of representation, agency, and societal influence, as well as how the intersectionality of race, ethnicity, gender, and class plays a significant role in shaping their experiences. Through a comprehensive analysis of academic research, historical data, and contemporary case studies, this lecture sheds light on the complexities and challenges faced by Latinx communities while emphasizing the community’s collective power and contributions to broader social, cultural, and political landscapes.
                      • Olmeca's Biography can be found here.
                      • For more information and ADA accommodations setup, please contact Erick Tanchez at 480.461.7291 or Erick.Tanchez.Jr@mesacc.edu
                      • Co-Curricular Type: Academic Lecture

                      Keeping Motivated and Avoiding Burnout (virtual)

                      • Friday, October 6, 2023, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
                      • Location: Online WebEx
                      • Description: Workshop Objectives: Student Achievement vs. Motivation, Motivation is on a Spectrum, Find Your Purpose, Create Moments to Reflect, and Develop Coping Skills.
                      • Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

                      The Play that Goes Wrong

                      • Oct. 6-7 @ 7:30 pm and Oct. 7, 14 @ 2pm, MCC Theatre 1833 W. Southern Ave
                      • Presented by MCC Theatre & Film Arts
                      • Tickets $9 and $12
                      • Learn more and buy Tickets here: https://www.mesacc.edu/arts/ZBU
                      • A limited number of complimentary tickets available for honors students. Sign-up available soon. Watch for Canvas announcement.
                      • Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

                      Flip Your Math Mindset

                      • Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 12:30-1:30 pm
                      • Location: Thunderbird Think Tank (next to Testing Center @ Southern & Dobson)
                      • Description: Growth vs. Fixed Mindset (comparing and contrasting the two mindsets), The Power of Mistakes (how the brain changes and grows when we make mistakes), and Learning Strategies (strategies that you can use to shift your mindset in your math course)
                      • Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

                      Christella's Testimonial

                      • Thursday, October 19, 2023, 8:00-9:15 AM
                      • Location: Red Mountain Campus Room: Palo Verde 114 (PV)
                      • Description: To honor those scholars and intellectuals who have survived domestic situations Mesa Community Colleges welcomes Christella Rivera an alumnus (2016). She will share her personal testimonial of triumph over tragedy, life over death, a survivor, and a thriver as she basks in her heavenly glory. She will be interviewed by Prof. Rod Golden from Cultural Sciences Sociology and African American Studies.
                      • Co-Curricular Type: Academic Lecture

                      Flip Your Math Mindset (virtual)

                      • Friday, October 20, 2023, 10:00 am-11:00 am
                      • Location: Online WebEx
                      • Description: Growth vs. Fixed Mindset (comparing and contrasting the two mindsets), The Power of Mistakes (how the brain changes and grows when we make mistakes), and Learning Strategies (strategies that you can use to shift your mindset in your math course)
                      • Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

                      Managing Stress and Anxiety (virtual)

                      • Friday, November 3, 2023, 10:00 am-11:00 am
                      • Location: Online WebEx
                      • Description: College is intense. This workshop will give you resources to help you manage the stresses and anxieties that you may be experiencing or will experience.
                      • Managing Stress and Anxiety
                      • Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

                      The Rising Threat of Political Extremism

                      • Monday, November 6th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
                      • Location: SC-11E
                      • Co-Curricular Type: Academic Lecture

                      Managing Stress and Anxiety

                      • Monday, November 6, 2023, 1:30-2:30 pm
                      • Location: Thunderbird Think Tank (next to Testing Center @ Southern & Dobson)
                      • Description: College is intense. This workshop will give you resources to help you manage the stresses and anxieties that you may be experiencing or will experience.
                      • Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

                      **NOTE Co-Curricular Reflections Are Due November 20. Events listed after this date are for students asked to re-submit.

                      Test Taking Strategies

                      • Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm
                      • Location: Thunderbird Think Tank (next to Testing Center @ Southern & Dobson)
                      • Description: Learn how to Overcoming Test Anxiety, How to Prepare for a Test, General Test Taking Strategies, Strategies for Different Types of Tests (Multiple Choice, True or False, Matching Columns, Math), RACES – Writing Short Answers, How to Write an Essay on an Exam.
                      • Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

                      60th Anniversary of JFK Assassination

                      • Wednesday, November 29th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
                      • Location: SC-11E
                      • Co-Curricular Type: Academic Lecture

                      Test Taking Strategies (virtual)

                      • Friday, December 1, 2023, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
                      • Location: Online WebEx
                      • Description: Learn how to Overcoming Test Anxiety, How to Prepare for a Test, General Test Taking Strategies, Strategies for Different Types of Tests (Multiple Choice, True or False, Matching Columns, Math), RACES – Writing Short Answers, How to Write an Essay on an Exam.
                      • Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

                      Co-Curricular Activities by Category (On your own time)

                      CULTURAL/ARTS (Attend entire performance or visit museum for at least 1 hour)

                      ONLINE MUSEUMS

                      Choose an online art museum or gallery and tour their online exhibits

                      ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY

                      ATC's 2023-2024 Season.

                      HEARD MUSEUM (Visit Website for COVID-19 Updates/Restrictions)

                      Students (with ID): $9.00

                      ARIZONA OPERA

                      The 2023-2024 Season

                      During normal seasons, Rush Tickets are available at the box office, 2 hours before showtime. If seats are available, two tickets for $20.

                      "On Demand"- Watch past performances on demand.

                      MESA ARTS CENTER

                      Professional performances at the Mesa Arts Center. See website for events and admission.

                      TEMPE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

                      Professional performances at the Tempe Center for the Arts. See website for events and admission.

                      MESA GRANDE CULTURAL PARK/ARIZONA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

                      Adults: $5.00

                      BOYCE THOMPSON ARBORETUM STATE PARK

                      DESERT BOTANICAL GARDENS

                      Free Admission: Second Tuesday 8AM-8PM
                      General Admission $14.95 - 29.95

                      MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM

                      General Admission: $20.00

                      MCC THEATER Performances at MCC

                      Free tickets are available for honors students based on availability. Watch announcements for sign-up information.

                      i.d.e.a. MUSEUM

                      Admission: $9.00

                      Free Sundays: Quarterly.

                      MESA CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM

                      Free Admission.

                      BALLET ARIZONA

                      Rush Tickets - Available at the box office one hour before show time, if seats available: $15, flat rate.

                      Student Ticket - Call ahead and choose any performance date for %15 off with your MCCD Student ID.

                      CHANDLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS

                      Professional performances at the Chandler Center for the Arts. See website for events and admission.

                      CHANDLER MUSEUM

                      Free Admission. Online Exhibits are available.

                      PHOENIX ART MUSEUM

                      Every Wednesday| 3 – 7 pm: Free
                      Other Days and Times (with Student ID): $16.00

                      PHOENIX SYMPHONY

                      Free tickets are available for honors students based on availability. Watch for announcements about sign-ups.
                      $12 off tickets for full-time college students.

                      Rush tickets are available at the box office one hour before show time. If seats are available, $12 with student ID.

                      College Club: sign up at the box office at the venue for $30.00 with your student ID and get one ticket per weekend for the classical concerts for the whole season. (This is a smokin’ deal!)

                      PHOENIX THEATER

                      Rush tickets are available at the box office one hour before show time. If seats are available, $15 with student ID.

                      PUEBLO GRANDE MUSEUM ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK

                      Adults (18-54): $6.00

                      ASU GAMMAGE

                      Professional theatre performances at Gammage. See the website for performances and dates.

                      SCOTTSDALE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART (SMOCA)

                      Admission: $7 for Students, FREE on Thursdays

                      SYMPHONY OF THE SOUTHWEST

                      Admission for 1 show: $22
                      Youth Symphony: Free

                      TEMPE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

                      Free

                      WONDERSPACES ARIZONA

                      Student Ticket: $20

                      Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition

                      Ticket prices vary

                      SYMPHONY OF THE SOUTHWEST

                      See website for 2023-2024 events and admission information.

                      CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT

                      STUDENT CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

                      Join a club on campus! Active membership and participation must be verified by the club sponsor and submitted as your "proof of attendance." *Presidents' Scholars, submit club involvement for your 2nd co-curricular so you have time to be involved and show active participation. Honors Achievement Scholars, submit this co-curricular towards the due date so you have time to demonstrate active involvement in the club.

                      STUDENT LIFE & LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

                      Student Life hosts events, activities, lectures, and field trips for the student body. We will post those events that count as co-curriculars in the pre-approved list on this page. Let us know if you think we've missed something.

                      CENTER FOR COMMUNITY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

                      Get involved and join a Project Team.

                      Civic Action Council: TBA

                      Environmental Team- TBA

                      Community Service Council: TBA

                      MCC ATHLETICS

                      Participate on an MCC sports team during a semester. This can be used only once as a co-curricular activity. Active team participation must be verified by your coach and submitted as your "proof of attendance."

                      MCC SPORTING EVENT

                      Come out and support an MCC athletic team at one of their games/matches/meets/events. Attending a sporting event can count only once as a co-curricular and your reflection must apply something you've learned in your coursework at MCC.

                      VOLUNTEERING (Minimum of 4 hours. Activities can be combined to total 4 hours.)

                      Virtual Volunteer Opportunities

                      The MCC Center for Community and Civic Engagement has several virtual service opportunities available through community partners such as A New Leaf, Adams Elementary, Don't Leave Me.org, GreenLight Solutions Foundation, Resurrection Street Ministry/ Faith In Motion, Special Olympics Arizona and St. Vincent de Paul.

                      MCC SERVES - find a volunteer opportunity with a MCCCD Approved Community Partner

                      To use volunteering as a co-curricular, it must be with an MCCD approved community partner. The opportunities posted on MCC Serves page are all with approved community partners.

                      CENTER FOR COMMUNITY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

                      Get involved and join a Project Team.

                      Community Service Council: TBA

                      Students are welcome to self-enroll in our Canvas page to get up-to-date information. Join now:
                      TBA

                      VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) - Mesa United Way

                      Volunteer opportunities: Tax Preparer (training provided), Interpreter (be fluent in Spanish and English or American Sign Language and English), Site Greeter.

                      Receive training to become an IRS-qualified tax preparer and then volunteer during tax season to help low-income families with their tax preparation.

                      Interns will become certified tax preparers and will gain valuable on-the-ground experience in the field. Volunteers are requested to volunteer at least 25 hours during the tax season (3 hr/week).

                      Learn more and sign-up: http://www.mesaunitedway.org/become-vita-volunteer/

                      ACADEMIC LECTURE

                      MCCCD HONORS FORUM LECTURE SERIES

                      2023-2024 Events TBD

                      PSYCHOLOGY EVENING LECTURE SERIES

                      Stream a past MCC Psychology Evening Lecture.

                      These lectures were hosted by Psi Beta, MCC's honors psychology society. They feature prominent speakers on a variety of topics. Recordings of past live lectures are archived on the Psi Beta website.

                      TED TALKS

                      Watch a minimum of 4 Ted Talks (totaling at least 60 minutes).

                      Or listen to an episode of the Ted Radio Hour podcast. (Each episode explores a big idea through a series of Ted Talks)

                      Provide the links to the talks or podcast episode information in your Co-curricular submission.

                      FRONTLINE IN-DEPTH DOCUMENTARY

                      Watch a Frontline In-Depth Documentary on a current issue.

                      RACE, ARTS & DEMOCRACY LECTURE, ASU

                      These lectures are live, throughout the year. See ASU Center for the Study of Race and Democracy website for dates and topics.

                      Must RSVP, space is limited

                      ASU's SCHOOL OF EARTH AND SPACE EXPLORATION (SESE) Colloquium Series

                      Weekly public talks. Wednesdays at 3:30 pm.

                      Past lectures are available for streaming on your own time.

                      Past Co-Curricular Activities

                        The Professional Student

                        • Date: Thursday, September 7, 2023
                        • Time: 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
                        • Location: Thunderbird Think Tank (next to Testing Center @ Southern & Dobson)
                        • Description: Become a successful college student. This workshop focuses on the behaviors and mindset of a successful student, effective time management, and how to write professionally.
                        • Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

                        The Professional Student (virtual)

                        • Date: Friday, September 8, 2023
                        • Time: 10:00 am-11:00 am
                        • Location: Online WebEx
                        • Description: Become a successful college student. This workshop focuses on the behaviors and mindset of a successful student, effective time management, and how to write professionally.
                        • Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

                        Time Management

                        • Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023
                        • Time: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
                        • Location: Thunderbird Think Tank (next to Testing Center @ Southern & Dobson)
                        • Description: Learn more about the skill of time management. This workshop covers what time management is, why it is important, and how you can have effective time management.
                        • Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

                        An Evening with Kinosian & Blair - A Music Theatre Event

                        • Sept. 21-23 @ 7:30 PM, in the Music Blackbox Studio MCC Music Building (43) located on the North East side of the Southern & Dobson campus. Parking is free in Lot C.
                        • Tickets $25
                        • Join us for an evening of story-telling and supper as MCC offers its first Dinner and a Show-Musical Revue, sharing the hilarious and witty songs of Kinosian and Blair. Performances will be catered and will take place Black-Box style in MU3 in the MCC Music Building.
                        • Learn more and buy tickets at https://www.mesacc.edu/arts/Z2o
                        • Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

                        Time Management (virtual)

                        • Friday, September 22, 2023, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
                        • Location: Online WebEx
                        • Description: Learn more about the skill of time management. This workshop covers what time management is, why it is important, and how you can have effective time management.
                        • Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

                        P.O.W.E.R of Math Study Skills

                        • Date: Monday, September 25, 2023
                        • Time: 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
                        • Location: Thunderbird Think Tank (next to Testing Center @ Southern & Dobson)
                        • Description: Using the method of Prepare. Organize. Work. Evaluate. Rethink, This workshop focuses on how to be successful as you study for your math class.
                        • Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement